Gold Coast police have charged a Southport man over an incident that occurred in Arundel last week.
Just before 2.45am on June 16, a man attended an address on Hazel Court, where it will be alleged that he set a vehicle on fire that was parked in the driveway.
It will be further alleged that he killed a cat during the incident and wilfully damaged the garage door of the residence.
The 19-year-old Southport man has been charged with one count each of injuring animals by night, arson and wilful damage.
He will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.